By now you should be up to speed on bmws naming strategy of even number series for coupes and odds for sedans. Bmw m240i verdict autocar autocar car news and car. So i recently drove our 2015 bmw m235i on a threeday road trip spanning 1,300 miles. Bmw has no obligation to make this car more usable than a transverseengined, frontdrive peugeot rcz, for example, but it has. Recordsetting profits dont seem to have been the motivation behind the m235i. The badge says m, yes, but the m235i is a replacement for the 5i, not the 1 series m coupe. The m240is mix of attributes is one that nothing else in the. Or, at least, i used to, because now theres the bmw m235i. For the driver, this means constant experience of both the refinement promised by the bmw badge, and the response, thrills, and grins. My test bmw 2series coupe was an m235i with the 8speed sport automatic which sported a melbourne red metallic exterior finish and black interior. While the slick eightspeed automatic transmission option arguably offers a more rounded ownership experience, the manual version is the one wed have for the.
We achieved an excellent 5,40 seconds on our test strip. Because most of the power is sent rearwards the m240i xdrive does do sideways, albeit in a safer, less fightyshowy way than a reardriver might. The 2014 bmw m235i worthy successor to the classic. The bmw m235i gran coupe does fight back with a lower price tag, so its the more affordable car of the two. That feeling comes back to us as were sitting in the dinantuned 2015 bmw m235i on the twisty stretch of route 152 near gilroy, ca. The ability to get a very fact, very pure auto for a fraction of the price of a fullblown mcar. Our newest longterm car, a 2016 bmw 340i, replaces the smaller, sportier 2015 bmw m235i in our hearts, minds and test fleet. Just a small, enthusiastoriented coupe with a characterful engine, a proper rearwheel drive chassis, and not a whole lot else. The badge says m, yes, but the m235i is a replacement. Goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. While not of bmws mperformance division, the m240i benefits from bmws spending a lot of time refining their mlite cars.
Many bmw enthusiasts mock the bmw m235i for its quirky looks but thats sort of the point. So, heres my thoughts on the new m235i and the 2014 s4. This car is much more about sport than eco no sooner had our bmw m235i arrived than it was pushed into action in a group test with the porsche cayman and toyotas gt86 singleturbo n55 engine in. By bmw standards, a performance bargain sure, the m2 is great. Part sedan, part crossover, part m car, the new 2 series gran coupe tries to do a lot with a little. The 1602 was a stodgy, slow, twodoor sedan into which bmw reluctantly inserted a 2.
Car and driver tests the m235i manual bmw car club of america. However the test car was not fitted with bmw s standard runflat tires. I am now actively in the thick of the car hunt and am doing test drives. Performance tested 2016 bmw 340i xdrive longterm road test. Jan 29, 2014 2014 bmw m235i coupe john leblanc, driving while we didnt get to test the sixspeed manual transmission on the bmw m235i, the 8speed automatic was very responsive and sharp when switching gears. There are a lot of reasons to moan about the current state of bmws cars, including a couple of the porkier m vehicles. Some of the detailing in this m235i is superb, however, especially the patterned and slightly textured aluminum trim across the. The bmw m235i was included on the selective list along with the cadillac cts, chevrolet corvette stingray, ford mustang gt. As youd expect, the bmw m235i can be docile and easy to drive in every day city traffic. However, having spent three days in tasmania fanging the m235i on road and track, we reckon bmw could be selling its hot new coupe a bit short. There are a lot of reasons to moan about the current state of bmw s cars, including a couple of the porkier m vehicles.
Construction restricts the road to one lane before opening up. The twodoor bmw 16002 arrived in 1966, with the 2002 following in 1968. However the test car was not fitted with bmws standard runflat tires. Until the new m3m4 twins arrive in australia later this year, the m235i might just be the best car munich. How does an automatic affect the awesome m235i coupe. Some of the detailing in this m235i is superb, however, especially the patterned and slightly textured aluminum trim across the dash, down the console and overtop the door pulls. The car is supposed to look different than anything else on the road, its supposed to stand out and offer something young people can get behind. Back in 2014, bmw did the unthinkable and launched a frontwheeldrive car in europe. The latter is the first bmw convertible to earn the m performance upgrades and its the one were driving to see whether all that power can distort the 2 series chassis. This is one of those sports cars that always lets drivers know theyre driving a sports car. One bmw made its way onto the annual 10best cars list by car and driver. Two underlying character traits make themselves apparent when driving the bmw m235i at all times. Ok, now weve covered that lets get onto the important stuff the highspeed stuff.
While at bmws test fest recently, i had the chance to sample the allnew m235i gran coupe on both road and track. May 30, 2014 we go above and beyond in the bmw m235i. Not seeing how this vehicle, with no sport suspension, tires or wheels, is going to replace the m235i. The trunk is more accommodating bringing 390 litres. The bmw m235i exhibits the kind of focus that one used to take for granted in a bmw. Quite a few bmw enthusiasts were excited to see the m235i come to production. If you believe the advertising spin, the new 2series coupe is bmw to the power of 2. I posted a bit ago asking for advice on what car i should pursue current car 2007 335i coupe. Then in 1973 bmw launched the car most would consider to be the closest spiritual antecedent of the m240i.
The m235i occupies the nichewithinaniche m performance region between fullbore m cars and bmw s m sport trim line, a fact borne out by its window sticker. That said bmw adds a nice soft leather kneepad for the driver, whereas the hard plastic on the lower console is just like that in the 4 series. Full instrumented test of the delightful bmw m235i with sixspeed manual. Jun 02, 2014 the m235i occupies the nichewithinaniche m performance region between fullbore m cars and bmws m sport trim line, a fact borne out by its window sticker.
So ill separate my driving impressions from each and then put it all. Then in 1973 bmw launched the car most would consider to be the closest spiritual antecedent of. Some say it was a call back to a more traditional driver s car and bmw wanted you to think so too, with their ads for it also featuring the legendary 2002. Edmunds full test of the 2014 bmw 228i includes onroad driving impressions, instrumented test data, specs, photos, video and more. Jul 24, 2017 because most of the power is sent rearwards the m240i xdrive does do sideways, albeit in a safer, less fightyshowy way than a reardriver might. Read the full story here learn more about bmw m2 at the car forums. This cars been bringing up the rear over the last 60 miles of challenging road, regardless of driver, and from the first fast corner, its obvious why. Bmws smallest sports coupethe 2020 2seriesis also the least expensive model in the lineup and super fun to drive, with your choice of two fantastic. The m235i occupies the nichewithinaniche m performance region between fullbore m cars and bmws m sport trim line, a fact borne out by its window sticker. So ill separate my driving impressions from each and then put it all together to see if the new frontwheel drivebased 2 series is a realdeal bmw. Its not as sharp or a pure as the rearwheel drive, inlinesix m240i that it kind of replaces.
Not that that makes up for its lack of handling or feel but it can sway customers who. Jan 31, 2016 the m235i reminds me of my favorite bmws of old. The reardrive model landed on our 10best listso hows this version. Well, the latest to fall in line is the 2014 bmw 2 series, of which this m235i is the current top rung.
Some say it was a call back to a more traditional drivers car and bmw wanted you to think so too, with their ads for it also featuring the legendary 2002. This car s been bringing up the rear over the last 60 miles of challenging road, regardless of driver, and from the first fast corner, its obvious why. Nov 18, 2015 the bmw m235i exhibits the kind of focus that one used to take for granted in a bmw. Car and driver tests the m235i manual bmw car club of. Bmw might be obsessing over frontwheel drive small cars, but the 2series coupe is a reardrive exception and none more so than the latest bmw m235i watch car magazines longterm test car in. Shift efficiently from first to second gear and bmw claims the manual m235i will reach 100 kmh from standstill in 5,0 seconds. Jun 28, 2016 this car s been bringing up the rear over the last 60 miles of challenging road, regardless of driver, and from the first fast corner, its obvious why. Goes racing engine masters best drivers car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. We test drive the allnew bmw m235i gran coupe on both the road and the track to see if its actually a proper bmw sports car. Bmw m235i xdrive coupe steptronic, 326hk 0kr kontant.
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